Meet Dominique Brandt, Master Esthetician, educator, coach, consultant, Air Force veteran, and former Skin Games Esthetician of the Year.

Dominique’s professional journey didn’t begin in the treatment room. Her career has taken her through military service, the corporate world, business and hospitality, esthetics, education, competition, and now international consulting and coaching.

In this episode of TSG’s Director's Cut, Dominique shares what led her to make the transition into esthetics, how her previous careers influenced the practitioner and educator she became, and why critical thinking, strong systems, and understanding the “why” behind treatment decisions have remained so important throughout her career.

We also talk about her work with mature skin and Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra, the shift from practitioner to instructor and mentor, and what competing in The Skin Games revealed about her professionally.

Dominique reflects on becoming Esthetician of the Year, how that experience evolved into coaching and education for other estheticians and Skin Games Players, and why winning was never meant to be the end of the story.

Now living in Germany, Dominique is entering another chapter, consulting and coaching estheticians while bringing together everything she has learned from business, treatment, education, leadership, and competition.

Join Brenda Hogsett, Director of Player Experience, and Kelly Wolcott, Director of Judges, for another candid conversation about the experiences, lessons, and unexpected turns that shape a professional journey.

Around 15 minutes, give or take a really good story.

Meet Aggie Singh, an internationally recognized esthetician, educator, author, clinic owner, and Judge for The Skin Games.

With more than 20 years in the beauty industry and over 3,000 hours of advanced study, Aggie has built her career around understanding and treating complex skin concerns, including pigmentation, acne, rosacea, sensitivity, eczema, and compromised skin. Her professional journey has also included two years working alongside a surgeon in the UK, an experience that helped deepen her clinical understanding of the skin.

In this episode of TSG’s Director’s Cut, Aggie shares what first drew her into the beauty industry, how extensive education shaped the practitioner she became, and what working with challenging skin conditions has taught her about restoring client confidence.

She also reflects on discovering The Skin Games, competing across multiple categories, becoming 2023–2024 Esthetician of the Year, and why she chose to return as a Judge.

We also talk about professional growth, continuing education, critical thinking, and the inspiration behind her book, Winning Over Skin Conditions, which shares real client journeys and the lessons behind their transformations.

Join Brenda Hogsett, Director of Player Experience, and Kelly Wolcott, Director of Judges, for another candid conversation about the people, lessons, and professional journeys behind The Skin Games.

Around 15 minutes, give or take a really good story.

Register for The Skin Games here: https://www.theskingames.com/register/ref/kelly@wishesthetics.com/

In this episode of TSG’s Director’s Cut, Brenda Hogsett and Kelly Wolcott sit down with Nichelle Mosley, an international award-winning esthetician, corneotherapy specialist, educator, author, and longtime member of The Skin Games community.

Nichelle shares the experiences that shaped her more than 26-year career, her commitment to barrier-first and culturally responsive care, and the evolution of her work through The Skin Barrier Academy, THE SKIN REMEMBERS™ by WHOLE Beauty Impact™, and the CIDESCO-endorsed Global Majority Corneotherapy™ Certification.

Her TSG journey began as a finalist in 2017. She returned in 2019 with greater clarity, stronger strategy, and lessons learned from that first experience, ultimately earning first place in Age Management. She also reflects on her continued involvement as a Judge and the role TSG has played in her growth as a practitioner, educator, and industry leader.

This is a conversation about seeing the whole person, building the education that was missing, and using knowledge, compassion, and lived experience to create more inclusive care.

Learn more about Nichelle: https://theskinbarrieracademy.com/home491196

Register for The Skin Games: https://www.theskingames.com/register/ref/kelly%40wishesthetics.com/

In this episode of TSG’s Director’s Cut, Brenda Hogsett and Kelly Wolcott sit down with Holly Brown, founder of Looking and Feeling FAB and longtime member of The Skin Games community.

After experiencing a severe skin reaction during her own chemotherapy treatment, Holly recognized a critical gap in supportive skin care. That experience led her to become oncology trained and, in 2013, establish Looking and Feeling FAB, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people manage the skin side effects of cancer treatment.

Holly shares how her personal health journey became a professional mission, the challenges of building a nonprofit, and why education, research, and compassionate care remain at the heart of her work. She also reflects on nine years with The Skin Games, her leadership in the Compassion category, and receiving the TSGX Awesome Award for her dedication to the community and her contributions to elevating the industry.

This is a conversation about turning hardship into purpose, creating the care you once needed, and using your experience to make the path better for others.

For more info on Holly and Looing and Feeling Fab, check out https://www.lookfeelfab.org/

Register for The Skin Games:

https://www.theskingames.com/register/ref/kelly@wishesthetics.com/

Meet Brooke Kennedy, Holistic Master Esthetician, business owner, award-winning Skin Games competitor, and industry judge.

Brooke shares the professional journey that led her into esthetics, the philosophy that shaped her holistic approach to skin, and the experiences that helped her grow as both a practitioner and business leader.

As the owner of Suite B Hair & Skin Lounge in Issaquah, Washington, Brooke has built a career centered on excellent client care, professional growth, community, and results. She has also earned multiple Skin Games awards across the Holistic, Acne, Open, and Open Medical categories before bringing her experience to the judging panel.

TSG’s Director’s Cut introduces you to the people, partnerships, and professional journeys behind The Skin Games, mostly in 15 minutes or less.

Meet Brenda Hogsett, Master Esthetician, educator, founder of SKINTASTIC Waxing & Facial Studio, and Director of Player Experience and Community Outreach for The Skin Games.

Brenda shares the personal and professional journey that shaped her career, from building her business and developing her expertise to stepping onto the competition floor. She also discusses the perseverance, relationships, mentorship, and community that helped transform her experience in the beauty industry.

A highly decorated Skin Games competitor and respected waxing educator, Brenda’s story demonstrates how competition can become a catalyst for confidence, leadership, professional recognition, and meaningful industry connections.

TSG’s Directors Cut introduces you to the people, partnerships, and professional journeys behind The Skin Games, mostly in 15 minutes or less.

How did an idea created to give estheticians greater visibility become an international beauty-industry competition?

In the premiere episode of TSG’s Director’s Cut, Brenda Hogsett and Kelly Wolcott sit down with The Skin Games founder Jennifer Rosenblum to explore the professional journey behind the platform. Jennifer shares how her experiences in skincare, business, distribution, and industry events helped shape her vision for a competition built around results, recognition, education, and professional connection.

This conversation goes beyond the stage, awards, and case studies to introduce the woman behind The Skin Games. Jennifer reflects on the early challenges, pivotal decisions, and people who helped turn an ambitious idea into a global community for estheticians and beauty professionals.

TSG’s Director’s Cut features candid conversations with the people shaping The Skin Games and the wider beauty and wellness industry. Hosted by Brenda Hogsett, Director of Player Experience, and Kelly Wolcott, Director of Judges.